Cedar Rapids police review arrest after video circulates online

The department confirmed an internal review of a July 7 incident outside its Homeland Security office.

By Jordan BeckPublished Jul 14, 2026, 7:40 PM CT1 min read

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Cedar Rapids police arrested two people on July 7 outside the Cedar Rapids Homeland Security office.

A video showing an officer taking a woman to the ground during the arrest was shared online, according to the Cedar Rapids Police Department.

The woman was charged with Harassment of a Public Official and Interference with Official Acts. The first person arrested was charged with Interference with Official Acts.

"The video captures only a portion of the incident, and the Cedar Rapids Police Department is reviewing the full circumstances surrounding the interaction," the department said in a July 14 press release.

The review examines the full circumstances of the interaction for Cedar Rapids and Linn County residents following public questions about the arrest.

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1.Cedar Rapids Police Department addresses ‘use of force’ in arrests — KCRG
2.Cedar Rapids police start use-of-force review after protester arrest - thegazette.com — Google News — Cedar Rapids & Linn County
3.Cedar Rapids police start use-of-force review after protester arrest — The Gazette — Local News
4.woman shown in viral crpd arrest video i feel like i was targeted — KGAN CBS2 — Local News (page scrape)

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